Infographic on feeding foxes
It gives me a lot of pleasure to feed the foxes who travel down a right of way at the back of my garden. They… Read More »Infographic on feeding foxes
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Pen Farthing feeding stray dogs in Irpin, Ukraine during the war
Pen Farthing is now in Ukraine feeding the animals. There is no keeping him down. You may remember him as the man who founded and… Read More »Pen Farthing feeding stray dogs in Irpin, Ukraine during the war
Putin has threatened nuclear war twice. He needs to be removed.
As Putin has threatened nuclear war twice, he needs to be removed; no question about it.
Animal welfare chief quits after piglets were killed with a hammer
NEWS AND VIEWS: The pig farmer who set Scottish national standards of welfare and who owns a pig farm has been exposed as an alleged,… Read More »Animal welfare chief quits after piglets were killed with a hammer
Is President Biden’s dog Champ untidy, dirty and unkempt?
Greg Kelly, the host of Newsmax was having a bit of fun, admittedly, when he insinuated that President Biden’s dog Champ looks untidy, dirty and… Read More »Is President Biden’s dog Champ untidy, dirty and unkempt?
Undercover video shows workers at Test Valley Trout Farming abusing fish
Farm staff were filmed kicking live trout along the floor. Test Valley Trout Farming supplies ChalkStream®, a brand under which fish from the fish farms… Read More »Undercover video shows workers at Test Valley Trout Farming abusing fish
Most British pigs die in terror and pain gasping for breath
Consumers should boycott pork as most pigs die in terror and pain gasping for breath. Slaughterhouse pigs suffer before death. Millions of pigs suffer poor… Read More »Most British pigs die in terror and pain gasping for breath
10 most pet-friendly states in the USA
It is always useful to know the most pet-friendly states in the USA. This chart relates to 2020. Safewise.com produced the data in the image.… Read More »10 most pet-friendly states in the USA
Breeding of mink to be banned in France
Yesterday, the French government announced plans to ban the breeding of mink in France and the outlawing of wild animals in travelling circuses under improved… Read More »Breeding of mink to be banned in France
Loss of matriarch elephant at Warsaw Zoo opens door to a CBD trial to reduce stress
The management at Warsaw Zoo have taken the opportunity to test out CBD oil on a couple of female elephants who it was decided were… Read More »Loss of matriarch elephant at Warsaw Zoo opens door to a CBD trial to reduce stress
Pedigree dogs are looked after better than mongrels
Dr Desmond Morris makes a very good point. He says that in the history of the development of the domestication of the dog it has… Read More »Pedigree dogs are looked after better than mongrels
Chinese slang word for food is “chow” – also meaning edible dog
There is a rather sinister history, it seems to me, behind the name of the dog breed called Chow Chow. I’m told that the slang… Read More »Chinese slang word for food is “chow” – also meaning edible dog
Culprits placed firecrackers inside a pineapple and gave it to a pregnant elephant
Samuel Pachuau, the Wildlife Warden of the Silent Valley National Park, Kerala, India, claimed that the culprits had placed firecrackers inside a pineapple and then… Read More »Culprits placed firecrackers inside a pineapple and gave it to a pregnant elephant
Picture of many white cats among 238 rescued from house in Japan
NEWS/VIEWS – SAPPORO CITY, NORTHERN JAPAN: The story is typical in one way: a cat hoarding couple in their fifties failed to ensure that their… Read More »Picture of many white cats among 238 rescued from house in Japan
Viruses are like weapons of mass destruction and we must be prepared
Zoonotic viruses must be treated as weapons of mass destruction says Lord Hague of Richmond (The Times). I fully agree with him. The coronavirus crisis… Read More »Viruses are like weapons of mass destruction and we must be prepared
Coronavirus China: chlorine disinfectant may pollute and damage wildlife
The chlorine disinfectant that has been used in China to contain the spread of coronavirus might be polluting drinking water and it might also be… Read More »Coronavirus China: chlorine disinfectant may pollute and damage wildlife
Rabbit guardians should realise that they are caring for a social animal
In order for rabbit guardians to provide a high standard of care they should be aware that rabbits are social animals. People are not always… Read More »Rabbit guardians should realise that they are caring for a social animal
British public turn against firework displays because of their companion animals, antisocial behaviour and military veterans
The British public are turning against ad hoc fireworks displays. They want properly organised public displays on a one-off basis instead. Also, firework sellers have… Read More »British public turn against firework displays because of their companion animals, antisocial behaviour and military veterans
Rabbits living in solitary cages are extremely lonely
Rabbits living solitary lives are lonely and fifty percent of pet rabbits in the UK live alone.
Lop-eared rabbits may suffer from constant pain
A study published in the journal Vet Record found that the floppy ears of lop rabbits can lead to deafness, eating difficulties, constant pain and… Read More »Lop-eared rabbits may suffer from constant pain